King'sPlayers present The Music Man in Shoreline Mar 21-22

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Rehearsal photo from The Music Man
Photo by Dorothy Pierce

King'sPlayers Theater, an Edmonds and Shoreline community mainstay, is putting on The Music Man opening March 21 at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. 

Since 1979, the community music theater group known as King'sPlayers has brought quality entertainment to the Puget Sound area of Washington State. They produce family friendly theater and feature 100% local actors and musicians. They are a 501(c)(3) organization, serving the community by providing theater that is accessible to everyone.

March 21, 27, 28 7pm
March 22, 29 1pm 

King'sPlayers Theater Presents: The Music Man

Come experience this classic and support a great 501(c)(3) community, putting on local productions since 1979! All ages, open to everyone! Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. 




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Death notices as of February 21

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.



Frank William (Bill) Meyer, Capt. U.S.N. (RET)  1931-2015 Services were held at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach for this 37 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an active member of the community: a member of the First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, The Shoreline Rotary, The Ancient Mariners Rowing Club, Shoreline Community College Foundation, Shorewood High School, and The Hydroplane Racing Museum.

Lawrence M. Pace  1942-2015  Services were held at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Donations can be made there in his name.

Mitsuru "Mits" Tamura  1940-2015  Passed away at home in Shoreline after many years of illness. As a child during the Second World War he and his family were sent to the Minidoka Internment Camp in Idaho. They were resettled in Philadelphia where he graduated from high school. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he got a master's from the UW and worked for the City of Seattle for 30 years.

Irene Marie Strand  1926-2015  Owner, with her husband Dick, of Shoreline Plumbing and Heating. She celebrated her 88th birthday dancing in Puerto Vallarta, as she had spent the previous 24 birthdays.

Thomas Eric Ward  1926-2015  Services were held at the Berean Bible Church in Shoreline for Army Corps of Engineers retiree Thomas Eric Ward.

Stephen "Steve" Clark Greenleaf  1933-2015  Services at St. Mark's for this Lake Forest Park resident, father of seven, with burial at Holyrood. Donations suggested to St. Mark school.

Gwendolyn Kay Milham  age 50  Services held at Evergreen Washelli for this longtime Shoreline resident, who worked for Hanson Bros Moving and Storage in north Seattle. Donations suggested to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society.

Joseph Raymond Edward Landry  1929-2015  Services were held at St. Luke's for this Edmonds resident with a long career on fishing boats. In retirement, he bought a power boat and motored all over Puget Sound.

Susan Caroline Watkinson  1939-2015  Early in her career, she was a teacher in the Shoreline School District.

Denise C. Woodside  1961-2015  Shoreline mother of three was born in Yakima.

Donna Sherer Aubuchon  1927-2015  Services were held at the Innis Arden Clubhouse in Shoreline.

Sheryl Lezada Harris, MD  1956-2015  Group Health physician with a thirst for learning, beloved by her patients. Services held at Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

Joan Elizabeth Kelly Hall  1924-2015  Volunteer at Shoreline Children's Hospital Bargain Boutique. Donations suggested to them or to Hyde Shuttle Volunteer Senior Transportation.

Harold E. Cone  1930-2015  Shoreline resident was a 32nd degree Mason in Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Lodge #241. Served in the Army during the Korean War and was a parts buyer for Boeing for 45 years.

Claire (Webb) Harper  1926-2015  Shoreline resident was a community volunteer, spending many hours with Boy and Girl Scouts, then the Shoreline Historical Museum. "She never met a stranger she couldn't learn to appreciate."

Faye Louise Mcnamee  1924-2015  Services at Ronald United Methodist Church for this square dancer from Mill Creek.

Rosalyn Marie Odgers  1926-2015  Services at Christian Reformed Church of Seattle in Shoreline.

Bernard C. Koslosky Sr.  1929-2015  Married to Joyce in 1951, they purchased a home in Shoreline where they lived until his passing. Bernie was, in his words, a “Lithuanian pig chopper” for an impressive 33 years at Cudahy Bar-S in Seattle. After that he was a groundskeeper / mechanic at Broadmoor Golf and Country Club. He was a devout Catholic and active member at St. Mark's in Shoreline.

Patrick J. "Pat" Dooley  1934-2015  For many years, Pat was a member of the Shoreline Lions Club and A.S.N.T.

Mary Golden Breed  1929-2015  Lived in Shoreline for her last year and attended Shoreline United Methodist Church.

Ella Rose Sirjord  1927-2015  Services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church where she she led many women's circle activities. Master of domestic arts, mother of three, bridge devotee, and traveler.




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Richmond Beach Community meeting Tuesday, March 10


Richmond Beach Community meeting, Tuesday, March 10

  • 7:00 – Socializing with coffee and cookies
  • 7:30 – Meeting begins


As winter winds down, we begin to stir ourselves to work in our yards. But before you begin, it pays to take a long, hard look at what is really going on in your growing space.

Are you about to mindlessly work at chores just because you did them last year and the year before that?

Have you taken notes during the past growing season about things that please you or disturb you? 

Did you take any photos of your garden?  

Master Gardener Parolyn Pauw Barden will offer insights into spring gardening at the next RBCA meeting.

RBCA meets at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th Street (lower level).



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King's girls win State 1A basketball championship

The King’s girls basketball team won their state title Saturday at the Yakima Valley Sundome with a decisive 43-27 victory over Lakeside of Seattle.

King's boys also won their state title, making it a clean sweep for the school, which is located in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline.

At Yakima Valley Sundome
March 7, 2015

King’s 13 11 9 10 — 43
Lakeside 4 6 7 10 — 27

King’s—Ashley Osborn 5, Casey Kispert 0, Maddie Nielsen 2, Kendall Adams 4, Kenzie Schwab 0, Marilyn Jones 5, Hannah Echelbarger 0, Daylee Hanson 7, Anna Parker 4, Abbi Echelbarger 0, Savanna Hanson 16, Audrey Friedline 0, Bella Galindo 0.

Lakeside—Lindy Jacobson 2, Shaye Swannack 0, Kelsey Jones 1, Callie Best 0, Sonja Marikis 7, Stefanie Marikis 2, Jackie Mahowald 2, Sienna Swannack 0, Jocelyn Cook-Cox 13.

Records—King’s 24-3 overall. Lakeside 23-2.



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King's boys win State 1A basketball championship

The King’s boys basketball team won the state 1A basketball championship on Saturday with an 18-9 victory over Lynden Christian at the Yakima Valley Sundome.

They were undeterred by injuries suffered in an accident when their bus overturned on the way back from a game in Mount Vernon. (see previous story).

Noah Bundrant was declared the MVP for the game.

Yakima Valley Sundome
March 7, 2015

Lynden Christian 11 7 13 9 —40
King’s 10 11 6 18 —45

Lynden Christian—Blake Mellema 3, Josiah Meppelink 3, Lucas Roetcisoender 2, Jake Van Berkum 0, Tanner Couma 0, Jake Poag 5, Zach Roetcisoender 16, Nate Hielkema 0, Grant Rubbert 0, Cody Fransen 11.

King’s—Andrew Ayers 4, Koa Wilkins 0, Brett Jones 0, Noah Bundrant 10, David Barhanovich 6, Corey Kispert 8, Josh Alexander 6, Calvin Kispert 11. 3-point goals—Bundrant 2, Barhanovich 1, Mellema 1, Poag 1.

Records—Lynden Christian 18-9 overall. King’s 25-2.



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State Sen. Maralyn Chase and State Rep. Cindy Ryu town hall meeting Saturday

State Sen. Maralyn Chase and State Rep. Cindy Ryu will host a town hall meeting from 2 to 3:30pm Saturday, March 14, at the Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Ave. N.

“These kinds of meetings are terrific venues for candid discussions of the issues and priorities important to the 32nd District and our state,” Chase said. “With the 2015 legislative session underway, we can discuss the critical issues that we are facing in Olympia.”

The meeting will include an update of legislation action during the session along with questions and answers to constituents’ concerns.

“It’s always a pleasure to hear directly from citizens and have a real dialogue about solving our common problems,” Ryu said. “I look forward to hearing your questions, comments and ideas for how to make our state a better place.”


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Briarcrest 'Reading Machine' wins Shoreline Global Reading Challenge

Saturday, March 7, 2015

11 teams participated in the Reading Challenge
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

A team of Briarcrest Elementary 4th and 5th graders won the Shoreline Global Reading Challenge held March 5 at Shoreline Center. The "Briarcrest Reading Machine" coached by Carrie Wandler, Sadrina Dorn and Nancy Loviska edged 10 other teams. Briarcrest advances to the regional challenge later this month at the Kenmore Library.  

Briarcrest "Reading Machine" will advance to finals
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Global Reading Challenge is a cooperative effort between King County Library System and local public school districts. This is a Battle of the Books-style program that allows 4th and 5th graders across the county to work together as a team and challenge other schools to correctly answer questions about the selected books. Each year, King County Library System children's librarians select 10 titles in a wide range of reading levels especially suited to the interests of young readers.

For more information visit the Global Reading Challenge website.



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Echo Lake Park to open Monday, March 9, with dedication March 21

The turtle is ready for children
in Echo Lake Park
Photo by JM

The fence around Echo Lake Park will be permanently removed Monday, March 9 and the park will be open for use. Join the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association, City Council, and City staff for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the park improvements on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00am.



The Echo Lake Park improvements include handicapped accessible porous asphalt pathway connections, improved beach access, a tot play structure with safety surfacing, a re-graded/ seeded open lawn area, irrigation system, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, barbeque grills, and renovations to the existing restroom (one unisex stall design).

If you have questions about the Echo Lake Improvement Project or about the ribbon cutting, please contact Park Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi 206-801-2603.



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Rat City prepares for an unprecedented Second Round of home-team matchups



Saturday the Rat City home teams rematched at the third sold-out bout in a row as the league marks the halfway point of a historic season. For the first time, each home team will have the opportunity to play each other again before calling it quits for the year—Derby Liberation Front (3-0) will battle the Throttle Rockets (2-1) during the first bout and Sockit Wenches (0-3) will take on Grave Danger (1-2) in the second bout.

“These matchups were both incredibly close when we played at the KeyArena in January,” said Loco Chanel, aka Emily Trinks of Grave Danger. “As a Grave Danger skater, I'm really looking forward to playing the Wenches again, especially since they've beefed up their roster with four new draft picks.”

In addition to a new season structure, spectators can see the rivalries unfold trackside at The Rat’s Nest, which has proven to be a new and intense experience for many fans. Rat City is also debuting a photo booth designed to encourage skater and fan interaction. This will be positioned near the vendors in the lobby.

“It's been a blast playing at The Rat's Nest this season. We're having bouts twice a month, and it's great to invite fans into our home. Because it's a smaller venue than the KeyArena, the line between skaters and fans blur a little,” said Loco Chanel.

Since this bout has each team battling their biggest rival, skaters are physically and mentally preparing for victories that will not come easily. The Throttle Rockets are currently in second place and doing all they can to beat Derby Liberation Front, the Season 10 Champions.

“Rat City’s eleventh season is proving to be a tough fight,” said Deva, captain of the Throttle Rockets. “Teams that were counted out last season are coming back with a vengeance and want that championship trophy. At this point, who will be fighting for champs is still up in the air. Welcome back to the competitive home-team season.”

Fans can still purchase tickets to the March 28 and April 11 bouts at The Rat’s Nest in Shoreline for $20 through Brown Paper Tickets (March 28) and (April 11). In addition, tickets to the championship game on April 25 at the KeyArena are on sale for $17 via TicketMaster.

The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams, as well as the All Stars team and Rat Lab. It is Rat City’s mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for fans, and make a positive impact in the community.




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Remember to change your clocks


Change your clocks before you go to bed tonight (Saturday, March 7) or you are going to be really confused on Sunday!



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Eastside CHADD: Which technology helps our students succeed?



Tuesday, March 17 "Assistive Technology 101: Which Technology Helps Our Students Succeed in School and College"

Maria Kelley, OTR/L, UW Assistive Technology Specialist, presents which technology works for students with different needs. She will also discuss the pros and cons of learning via the net or online. 

Students who use technology are invited to attend this meeting.

Many of our meetings are not only for those with ADHD, but also for those with ADHD and/or other issues which make learning difficult.  This meeting will be also be helpful to those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disorders.

Anyone who struggles with processing, executive function, memory, or anxiety (or any combination of these issues) is invited to join us.  Since our presenter works with K-12 and adults, all ages are welcome to attend this informative program.
  
7:00 - 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

CHADD Members - Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

Evergreen Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center) Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034, Room TAN 100 (downstairs)

DIRECTIONS:

From Southbound I-405
Take the NE 124th Street exit (exit 20). 
Turn left onto NE 124th Street.
 Turn left at the second light onto 124th Avenue NE.
 Take the next right, onto 120th Ave NE.
 Go up the hill and turn right onto NE 130th Lane.
 Follow the signs to the parking garage.
 Park and follow the signs to the Evergreen Surgery and Physicians Center.

From Bothell Way
Continue on Bothell Way into Kenmore. Turn right onto 68th Ave NE and get in the left lane. Turn left at the light onto NE 170th / Simonds Rd NE. Continue on Simonds Rd NE to the end and turn right on 100th Ave NE. About one mile later turn left on NE 132nd St. Just after you go under I-405, turn right onto Totem Lake Blvd NE, then left on NE 128th St into the hospital complex. There is a parking garage next to the hospital.

For more information contact Joseph Massucco 206-384-6528.
Eastside CHADD covers all of North King County, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.



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Wild Creatures among us: Deer

Deer in Shorewood Hills 2014
Photo by Ed Neff

By Diane Hettrick

When we moved in to Shoreline 35 years ago, our neighbors were quick to inform us that there were deer living in the very large wooded tract down the highway. 

I was skeptical. After all, Shoreline was an urban area, even then. But when the tract was clear-cut to build some 26 apartment buildings, I half-expected to see deer bounding through the neighborhood. 

It didn’t happen and I figured it was an urban myth.

This deer was in Innis Arden in 2013

Fast forward half a dozen years. My husband came home from work and said that he saw a large deer, walking casually down 10th NE toward North City School in the middle of the afternoon. I waited to hear other reports, but he was apparently the only one who saw it.

It was many more years before I started hearing more deer stories. There was a terrified deer widely reported to be crashing around Mountlake Terrace. A man travelling Bothell Way told the Lake Forest Park police that he collided with a deer. The deer was not killed and police noted that the front end damage to the car was consistent with hitting a deer.

2011 on 21st NE in Shoreline, near Lake Forest Park

Then, in the coyote controversy in Lake Forest Park, residents there started talking about their deer. Apparently there was more than one group, living quietly in the green spaces and ravines of Lake Forest Park. They were appreciated by the residents, who generally kept very quiet about their presence.

Finally, one of my contributors sent me a photo. He lives on the border of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park and had seen deer in his yard on more than one occasion.

In  back yard near a ravine in The Highlands 2014
Photo by Frank Fox

I started looking at all large, green spaces suspiciously. I checked with a friend in The Highlands, which seemed like a perfect place for deer. She knows many of her neighbors and had never heard stories about deer. I checked with people in the vicinity of Shoreline Community College and Shoreview Park, with no luck.

Just as I had decided that the east side had all the deer, a contributor in Shorewood Hills – a small neighborhood off Innis Arden Way – took a photo of two deer calmly munching on his neighbor’s tulips. The neighbor’s home borders a ravine in The Highlands. Bingo! The deer returned a few days later for more tulips, and a photo op, and haven’t been seen since. But now I am waiting for someone to send a photo from Shoreview Park or Boeing Creek Park.

2014 Shorewood Hills
Photo by Ed Neff

As for the deer my husband saw – quite recently friends were returning home via 15th NE. They turned on 180th, and as they turned, they saw a deer, sauntering northwards in front of St. Mark’s church and school. This was only five blocks east of where my husband saw his deer so many years ago.

I thought there must be a ravine or green belt where they lived. I was curious enough to go drive around north of St. Marks and north of 10th NE. I saw neighborhoods I didn't know existed, but the lots were city-sized, with no green belt or ravines. I can't imagine where the deer were headed.

I'll just have to wait for the next photo to come in.




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Update: Why the Eastside Dog Park will be closed for maintenance

Eastside Dog Park
Photo by GM Wiegand

A picture is worth a thousand words - and this photo clearly shows why the Eastside Dog Park will be closed during the daytime for repairs.

The park is located at 1902 NE 150th St. (on the southeast corner of the Fircrest campus at NE 150th Street and 20th Avenue NE). (map)



Updated 03-08-2015 3:18pm


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ICHS Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic harnesses the sun's power with new panels

Friday, March 6, 2015

The new solar array on the ICHS roof

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic is pursuing certification as a LEED Gold "green building" with 36 photovoltaic solar panels recently installed on the building's roof. 

The solar panels will allow the facility to harness the power of the sun to generate electricity, and could lead to a reduction of the facility's energy costs, ICHS officials said. Installation of the panels was completed on Feb. 27.

Hoisting the panels to the roof

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold buildings must meet high benchmarks demonstrating that their design, construction, and features benefit the environment.

The Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic also supports the City of Shoreline's Forevergreen initiative, which promotes environmental sustainability in different areas, including construction of "green buildings" within the city.  

"We're very proud to be part of the City of Shoreline's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint through energy efficiency and promotion of renewable energy," ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola said. "When the Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic was still in the design phase, we made a conscious decision to be an energy-efficient facility and be an active contributor to Shoreline's Forevergreen initiative."

The 37,000-square-foot Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic, located at 16549 Aurora Avenue North on a one-acre property, opened last September as the first non-profit community health center in Shoreline. It has 20 medical exam rooms, 10 dental chairs, and 47 parking spaces for patients. 


Workers installing the panels on the roof

The medical-dental facility earlier was honored with the 2014 Excellence in Masonry - Medical Merit Award from the Masonry Institute of Washington, for the building's use of durable, sustainable, and natural construction materials.

Founded in 1973, ICHS is a non-profit community health center offering affordable primary medical and dental care, acupuncture, laboratory, pharmacy, behavioral health WIC, and health education services. ICHS’ four full-service medical and dental clinics -- located in Seattle's International District and Holly Park neighborhoods; and in the cities of Bellevue and Shoreline -- serve over 20,000 patients each year.

As the only community health center in Washington primarily serving Asians and Pacific Islanders, ICHS provides care in over 50 languages and dialects annually. ICHS is committed to improving the health of medically-underserved communities by providing affordable and in-language health care. 


Updated 03-10-2015 10:42am


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Maintenance to close Eastside Off-Leash area starting March 9

Eastside Dog Park
Photo by GM Wiegand

The Eastside Off-Leash Area will temporarily close beginning the week of March 9, 2015 during the hours of 8:00 am and- 5:00 pm to improve surfacing and drainage.

The City of Shoreline will place pea sized rounded gravel in the lowest areas of the park to resolve wet area issues. Closure is required to protect dogs and their owners from heavy equipment. The Off-Leash Area will be open between 5:00 p.m. and dusk during construction.

The pea gravel for this project is being reused from the playground upgrade project at Northcrest Park. Instead of hauling this material to the landfill, the City has chosen to recycle it as drainage and surfacing material at the Eastside Off-Leash Dog Area. A small pile will be created to the south of the pedestrian gate for a future volunteer work party to improve the entrance area. 

We apologize for the inconvenience. We will post construction updates and future work parties requiring park closure on the Off-Leash-Area website.



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Shoreline Pool closed an additional week, will reopen Monday, Mar 16

Shoreline Pool - flying dives
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The Shoreline Pool’s annual closure for maintenance will be extended for an additional week. Swim lessons and other pool activities scheduled for the week of March 9 have been cancelled. City staff will call all impacted participants.

The Pool will reopen on Monday, March 16. 

The delayed opening is a result of delayed delivery of the new pool lights. The City is committed to providing the highest level of safety possible for all users of the pool facility. Each year, the City closes the Pool for two weeks to conduct major maintenance projects and to go through the facility top to bottom to ensure everything is in working order.

Thank you for your patience as we work to get our well-loved facility open for your use.

For questions, call 206-801-2650.



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Oblivion: Suspenseful, romantic drama at the Driftwood Players

from Left: Dawn Cornell, Annie St.John, Greg LoProto
Photo by Devin Kearns

OBLIVION - March 19-22, 2015

The hands-down winner of The Audience Favorite Award at The Fourth Annual Festival of Shorts, and slated for publication in Best Ten-Minute Plays of 2014 (Smith / Kraus), Edmonds Driftwood Players is proud to present the extended 90-minute version of the play Oblivion, written by Paul Lewis, at the Wade James Theatre March 19-22. 

A divorced American doctor in her mid-50s travels to Montevideo, Uruguay in search of the tango instructor with whom she fell in love thirty years before. Embarking on a rough journey through layers of memory, she finds herself reliving their dangerous, erotically charged love affair—a brief liaison set against the backdrop of a politically volatile city— until her pursuit brings her face-to-face with devastating answers to the questions that have haunted her for decades.

Directed by Paul Fleming, Oblivion is a part of the Spotlight on Local Playwrights through Driftwood’s Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities (TIPs). TIPs focuses on new plays, topical subjects and edgier fare. 


Paul Lewis
About the Playwright:

Paul Lewis is a playwright and composer whose previously staged work includes musicals, a children’s opera, a choral requiem and both full-length and one-act plays. His musical The Hours of Life premiered in December at Seattle’s Theatre22. 

Paul’s musical adaptation of the children’s literature classic Caps for Sale is currently being developed in collaboration with Boston Children’s Theatre. His lyrics to a ballad by jazz legend Bill Evans have been recorded by vocalists around the world. Paul is a member of BMI and Dramatists Guild of America. He lives near Seattle with his wife, Bonnie. 

Performances are at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St Edmonds

All tickets are $15.00.
Purchase tickets online or by phone 425-774-9600 option 3.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Fat Boy vs the Cheerleaders

Fat Boy vs the Cheerleaders by Geoff Herbach

Gabe Johnson (called "Chunk") doesn't have much in his life. He isn't a scholar or a jock, he doesn't have a girlfriend, and his home life is kind of pathetic. Although he isn't very musically talented, Chunk is happiest in the high school band, and looks forward to marching camp each summer.

When money for the music program is cut, and at the same time a new cheerleading dance squad is formed and funded, Chunk deduces (correctly) that proceeds from the school soda machine, which supposedly supported the band, have been diverted to the cheerleaders. 

Chunk doesn't just get mad. He also makes plans to get even. 

The reader knows from page one that Chunk's plans go awry, because the book is narrated in a police report. The characters begin as stereotypes: cheerleaders, jocks, geeks, goths and stoners. However, nobody stays inside the boundaries of a stereotype, and that is why this story is worthwhile. The journey to the police station is convoluted, funny, poignant, and feels very true, especially to this former-high-school-band-weenie reader.

Rating:
A bit of minor cussing, no sex, some tactful kissing (mostly off-page), and some sweet romance. 
Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult. 

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Your kids can learn to paddle in Kenmore

Kenmore canoe and kayak classes for kids and adults
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore


The City of Kenmore is partnering with the Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center at Squire’s Landing Park to provide recreational paddling programs for the public.

The City’s newly-acquired park property on the calm Sammamish River make it an ideal location for all paddlers, especially youth and beginners.

Afternoon and Saturday Sessions. Sign up your kids for a 3-day-per-week afternoon and Saturday schedule (four weeks at a time) starting in May.

One-Week Summer Youth Camps for Kayak and Canoe. Sign your kids up for a week-long paddling camp in July and August:
  • Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
  • July 20-24
  • August 17-21
Youth canoe / kayak ages 10-13 - see brochure.

To learn more and to sign up for classes and sessions, go to the website.

Competitive programs are also available. Paddling classes and programs for adults are also available.



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School District learned lessons in wake of January 7 incident

Emergency vehicles at Meridian Park on January 7
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


By Marianne Deal Stephens

During the March 2, 2015 School Board Meeting, Director of School Safety Don Dalziel and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Chuck Goodwin discussed lessons learned in the wake of the January 7 lockdown incident.

After the event, staff participated in debriefing sessions or surveys and the community submitted hundreds of comments via phone or email.

The feedback and lessons learned fell into three categories: Communication, Procedures, and Systems.

Overview

On January 7 near Meridian Park Elementary School, a male with a firearm allegedly made a threat to "all schools". As police searched for the suspect, a lockdown was called for Meridian Park, Shoreline Children's Center, and Shorewood High School. When the suspect was not found, the lockdown / lockout was called for all Shoreline Schools based on the wording of the threat. Students riding buses at the time were re-routed to the Shoreline Center. No one was hurt; all students were safe and were reunited with their parents. 

Challenging Circumstances

The timing of the incident, right during morning transportation, brought many challenges. Buses from 13 schools plus parents converged on Shoreline Center. Throughout the incident, the center served as both the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Reunification Center, so staff filled multiple roles and coverage was thin on both tasks. 

Lessons Learned: Communication
 
Though communication went out quickly via multiple means, there were some problems. At times, the public knew information before the buildings did, and some information became distorted by the media, who reported that "all students" were at the Shoreline Center, when it was only those students who had been on buses when the lockdown was called. In some buildings, principals did not distribute information to staff when they received it. 

In order to improve communication, the district will anticipate who needs to know what when and will create emergency information templates that can be filled in efficiently when needed. The district administration will receive information before it goes public, and building procedures will be clarified so that all staff remain informed. Email and robo calls will be timely, consistent, and accurate. 

A new communication tool Safe Schools Alert allows community members to report incidents via text, email, the web, or phone.  

Lessons Learned: Procedures

Since staff ran both the Emergency Operations Command and reunification procedures, the EOC was not as well supported as it should have been. Coordination with modular buildings and Shoreline Center tenants like the Spartan Recreation Center and the Senior Center could have been better. Though the EOC synced successfully with the police, procedures with the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Police will be reviewed. 

The terms "lockdown" and "lockout" have been used interchangeably, though they are distinct and based on the proximity of the threat.

Most schools were in lockout on January 7; this means that the perimeter of the buildings was secure, and business went on largely as usual inside.

A few schools were in lockdown, where each classroom was secured and quiet. In order to have clear messages, the difference between lockdown and lockout will be clarified. 

The district will further define incident command roles and responsibilities so that staff are not spread thin, and will clarify reunification procedures. 

Lessons Learned: Systems

There were some difficulties with parent-child reunification. The student information forms used in emergencies were designed for classroom groups, yet most students were with transportation groups. Some forms were not up to date, and staff fielded many phone calls giving verbal authorization for pickup. [Note to parents: Do not think of "Emergency Contact" only as next of kin. Grandma in Tacoma is not going to be much help, but your trusted neighbor will be.] 

The district will make the following systemic changes: 
  • Refine and disseminate reunification plan 
  • Revamp the Student Request Form
  • Have "ready carts" stocked with supplies for reunification
  • Dedicate two phone lines: one for parents calling in and one for the superintendent/ EOC to call out
Positive Outcomes

All students were safe. The incident tested district emergency preparedness more than a staged one-location drill could have. Based on lessons learned, the district will make adjustments and be ready for the next emergency if and when it occurs. 

Stay Connected and Be Informed

In an emergency, families can stay connected and be informed via recorded phone message 206-393-6111; the district website, Facebook.com/ShorelineSD; Twitter @ShorelineSD. 

Parents will receive alerts via emergency texts, FlashAlert Messenger, and robo calls.



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Shorecrest Japanese teacher receives state award

Sachiko Smith
Photo courtesy Shorelne Schools

Sachiko Smith, Japanese teacher at Shorecrest High School, has been awarded the 2015 Leslie Birkland Award for Leadership and Excellence in Japanese education. This award is presented to one member of the Japanese teaching community in Washington state each year.

“Sachiko is known for her dedication to teaching Japanese, her passion for working with students, and her exceptional ability to lead the Japanese teaching community,” said Yoshitaka Inoue, president of the Washington Association of Teachers of Japanese (WATJ).

Smith, who has taught at Shorecrest for 12 years, has worked with her colleagues to develop a Japanese Immersion Camp, the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center-sponsored Speech and Skit Contest and led student trips to Japan. She is a board member of the Washington Association of Foreign Language Teachers and for WATJ.


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Climate Change and Phantoms of Soul at Third Place Commons

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Jack Cook and the Phantoms of Soul
Saturday at Third Place Commons


The music plays on, every Friday and Saturday night at Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park. The free programs feature a wide variety of Northwest performing groups. This Friday is pop / jazz and Saturday the lost blues.


Climate Change

Friday, March 6 at 7:30

A mix of pop and jazz with Caribbean rhythms in English and French Creole.




Saturday, March 7 at 7:30

Forgotten blues of the 1920’s to 1960’s


Third Place Commons is on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park.



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Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament May 30 at Echo Falls



The Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament and Wonderland's Dinner and Auction is quickly approaching.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 30, 2015 (the weekend after Memorial Day), so you don’t miss out! 

Golfers of all levels are welcome to join us at the beautiful Golf Club at Echo Falls for the day event. Golfers and non-golfers alike are invited to join us at our Dinner and Auction to have fun with friends old and new and bid on fabulous items to support kids and families in our community.

Seahawks and Disneyland tickets are just a few of the great items up for grabs, along with spa packages, a cruise on Lake Union, and much more.

Register online or to save on processing fees, simply call 206-364-3777 or email to register or learn about sponsorship opportunities.


Wonderland Developmental Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving children ages birth to six years in north King and south Snohomish counties with developmental delays and disabilities.



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Gary Eneberg honored by School Board as Support Person of the Year

Support Person of the Year Gary Eneberg, third from left,
with members of the Shoreline School Board and Supt. Rebecca Miner


Gary Eneberg, nurse at Briarcrest Elementary School, was honored on Monday, March 2 as the 2015 Shoreline Schools Support Person of the Year as the District kicked off Support Staff Appreciation Week. 

The School Board approved this resolution celebrating Nurse Gary and classified staff:

2015 Support Person of the Year and Support Staff Appreciation Week

WHEREAS, Gary Eneberg has served as the nurse at Briarcrest Elementary School for more than 18 years, and

WHEREAS, in that role Gary is meticulous in his work, serving the students of Briarcrest with his good humor, kindness, and excellence in nursing; and

WHEREAS, Gary cares daily for students who get bumped and bruised, are feeling sick, requiring medication, or needing emotional support; and

WHEREAS, Gary is always there with a smile, helping families feel at ease when there is a medical concern, showing compassion to all and serving as an excellent representative of the school and District; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Shoreline Board of Directors names Gary Eneberg as the 2015 Support Person of the Year and designates the week of March 2 to 6, 2015, as Shoreline Support Staff Appreciation Week, in recognition of our District’s caring and dedicated support staff members.

ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Shoreline School District No. 412, King County, Washington, in its regular meeting of March 2, 2015.



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Einstein wrestles a home victory Thursday 71-34 over Harbour Point

Einstein improved to 3-1 on the season Thursday with a 71-34 home victory over Harbour Pointe Middle School. The Tigers light weights come out on fire and gave their team a 41-0 lead after Nelson Tardie picked up a first round pin at 118 pounds. Harbour Point tried to stay alive with three straight pins, but at 140 pounds Einstein wrestler Jordan King rallied from a 10-3 deficit to pick up a third round pin, ending all comeback hopes. Tiger Murad Atayev finished the afternoon off at 248 pounds with a 25 second pin to keep his undefeated season alive.

Einstein wrestles next on Tuesday, March 10th, at home against Meadowdale Middle School. Wrestling begins at 4pm.

Einstein 71 - Harbour Pointe 34
@ Einstein Middle School

81: Double forfeit
88: Dante Walker (EN) win by forfeit
93: Kody Carpenter (EN) win by forfeit
98: Nick Lotz (EN) pinned Jacob Roop 0:37
103: Cameron Highet (EN) pinned Ngazi Ramos 2:12
108: Devin Leach (EN) pinned Barrett Stangela 1:30
113: Ruslan Bekniyazov (EN) pinned Jin Terada-White 1:19
118: Nelson Tardie (EN) pinned Alex Heck 0:55
-1 Team point, Unsportsmanlike Conduct Nelson Tardie
123: Payton Campbell (HP) pinned Charlie Miller 0:33
128: Kobe Gavagan (HP) pinned Jacob Carey 2:42
133: Dante Bianco (HP) pinned Christoph Weihle 0:41
140: Jordan King (EN) pinned Ethan Akers 3:44
148: Josh Harazim (EN) pinned Tom Gorrell 4:26
157: Josiah Tviet (EN) win by forfeit
168: Phillip Ball (EN) pinned Ian Faucher 0:28
178: Drew Kindle (HP) pinned Thomas Newkirk 1:58
188: Anthony Parker (HP) maj. dec. Dylan Koidal 13-4
218: Jason Hapaianu (HP) win by forfeit
248: Murad Atayev (EN) pinned Jack Burrows 0:25
278: Double Forfeit




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Over the fence: School House Rock Live! in Mountlake Terrace



Madrona Children’s Theatre Performs School House Rock Live!, March 26-29 at Mountlake Terrace High School Auditorium, 21801 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (map and directions)


Can you recite the Preamble of the United States Constitution? For those who watched Saturday morning cartoons in the 70s or 80s, it's as easy as humming a little tune. If that's the case then odds are good you can also easily recite the definition of a noun, explain what is takes for a legislative bill to become a law and count by threes. This month the Madrona Children's Theatre (MCT) will perform School House Rock Live!

Initially created in 1973 by advertising executive David McCall, School House Rock is part of television Americana. In 1996 many of most popular songs were developed into School House Rock Live! This production is sure to have you singing along to many of your favorite Saturday morning tunes with talented casts of 4th to 8th graders from Madrona K-8 school in the Edmonds School District.

MCT runs two casts of students for each musical it produces every spring giving more students an opportunity to participate. Madrona K-8 is one of the two schools that accommodates students in the district's Deaf/Hard of Hearing program. This year the Inventor cast includes one DHH student with both casts performing the finale song in American Sign Language. The performances on March 26 and March 28 (2 pm) performances will be ASL interpreted. 

Performances: Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm* (Inventor cast), Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm (Explorer cast), Saturday, March 28 at 2:00pm* and 7:00pm (Inventor cast), Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 am and 4:00pm (Explorer cast). *ASL interpreted performance

Tickets: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/children 14 and under.


A 501c3 Organization, Madrona Children’s Theatre Provides Training in the Arts, Full - Scale Production and College Scholarships to Graduates

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One man's traffic snarl, another man's entertainment

What's happening south of us this weekend that will attract very large crowds. Thanks to WSDOT for this list.


Basketball? Soccer? Or maybe you prefer a dog show? Wherever your plans take you this weekend, be sure to take note of some big events that could impact your travel routes.

  • Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8 - Pac-12 Women’s Basketball tournament, KeyArena
  • Saturday, March 7, to Sunday, March 8 - Seattle Kennel Club Dog show, CenturyLink Field Event Center
  • Sunday, March 8 - Sounders vs. New England, CenturyLink Field, 6:30pm



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Around-the-clock lane closures on Aurora in Seattle begin next week

Alaska Way Viaduct
Photo courtesy WSDOT

If your travels take you on Aurora near Lake Union, you'll want to factor in extra time starting next week. Beginning at 6am Wednesday, March 11, one lane in each direction of SR 99 between the Aurora Bridge and Valley Street will be closed around the clock for several weeks.

Contractor crews working for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project will be installing foundations for future signs along the highway. The northbound lane closure will last about eight weeks and the southbound lane closure will last about 12 weeks.

In addition to added congestion, trips may take longer because buses will be traveling and stopping in one of the remaining two lanes of traffic. The southbound bus-only lane will be open to all traffic until the work is complete. Also, be aware that an additional lane may close at night and during some weekend days to expedite the construction schedule.

WSDOT has a variety of travel tools that provide real-time traffic information, as well as advanced information, and @wsdot_traffic will provide traffic updates on Twitter.



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Comments from Planning Commission meeting

By Diane Hettrick

The packet for the next Planning Commission meeting includes the draft minutes from the February 19th meeting, including all the comments from attending citizens. The topic of that meeting was the 145th rezone.


As city council and planning staff have pointed out, there are a handful of people making public statements in favor of growth. However, they all seemed to be mixed statements, generally followed by a request to slow down the process.

The Planning Commission discussion is also detailed, including individual comments leading up to their vote to table the 145th St Rezoning until completion of the Transportation Corridor Study on 145th.

As a sidebar, I have heard one person in a public forum who was unequivocal about appreciating the rezone. He said - just give me a date when my house will be rezoned so I will know when to put it on the market.

I'm sure there are many people in the city who feel that the rezone doesn't affect them, and they don't really care. And there must be others who believe that coffee shops will come but are hesitant to speak up.

We welcome comments here from all sides. Just keep it civil, particularly when talking about Shoreline community volunteers.






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Do-overs - Planning Commission repeats public hearing on Aurora Square

Shoreline Planning Commission, Public Hearing, Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 7:00pm, City Hall

Agenda Highlights:
  • PUBLIC HEARING on the Aurora Square Planned Action and DEIS
    • This is a re-hearing. The original meeting was held on January 29th. Because of an equipment malfunction, the meeting was not recorded. It needs to be repeated to capture the audio. 
People are welcome to submit their comments in letter / email form or come to the meeting to repeat their comments from the original meeting. New comments will also be taken.

- 2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket







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